00:00U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that the United States and Iran are getting a lot closer to
00:05an agreement to end the war in the Middle East.
00:07In a phone interview, Trump noted that progress is being made on a draft treaty but warned of unprecedented military
00:14strikes if negotiations fail.
00:16The diplomatic momentum comes as regional officials confirm a final decision on the Pakistan-drafted proposal could be reached within
00:2348 hours.
00:25In Tehran, the Iranian foreign ministry described the text as a framework agreement designed to finalize main security issues over
00:33a 60-day span.
00:34Beyond the nuclear dispute, which Tehran insists is excluded from this round, the agreement aims to address sanctions relief and
00:42the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
00:44U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also cited encouraging progress during a visit to India, noting that a formal
00:51announcement could come within days.
00:53While Pakistan's army chief continues mediation talks in Iran, both sides remain on high alert, with Iranian negotiators warning of
01:01a crushing response if U.S. attacks resume.
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